Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for betting on their own elections

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by Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America
April 23, 2026
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Kalshi fined and suspended three congressional candidates for betting on their own elections.

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Three congressional candidates were fined and suspended for five years by Kalshi after wagering on the outcome of their own elections on the prediction market platform. This action by Kalshi, announced Wednesday, addresses concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the integrity of election-related betting. The platform's rules prohibit individuals from betting on events in which they have a direct stake. The candidates' actions led to their suspension from Kalshi, preventing them from participating in future prediction markets.

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Kalshi announced on Wednesday that it fined and suspended the candidates for five years.

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